Tariff cards, Meter Calibration and passenger information
The owner/proprietor of a Wyre Hackney Carriage must display the tariff card inside the vehicle, where it is clearly visible to passengers. The taximeter must be calibrated to this tariff at all times that it is licensed. Two versions of this are available
hackney carriage tarrifs long version
hackney-carriage-tariffs-tall-version
A passenger information card must also be displayed clearly within the vehicle
All Hackney Carriages must be fitted with a calendar controlled taximeter which is sealed and approved by a recognised agent.
The meter must be calibrated to the current Hackney Carriage Tariff and vehicles must be presented, on request, to an Authorised Officer of the Licensing Authority to validate the accuracy of the taximeter.
A calibration certificate must be presented with the vehicle licence application and at each renewal.
All vehicle renewals between 01.10.2026 to 30.09.2027 will need to obtain a new meter calibration certificate
You will be expected to keep this certificate safe to present at each subsequent renewal
A new certificate will be required;
When a tariff change takes place
If a new vehicle is purchased
If the certificate is lost
Meter calibration certificate only applicable to private hire vehicles if there is a meter fitted
Approved agents
Rapid Accident Response Ltd
North West Taxi Meter Services
Tower Taxi Meters
Fylde Coast Replacement Taxis NW Ltd